# Focalist vs FlowStack

The clearest difference is monetization model: Focalist at free against FlowStack's freemium. FlowStack's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (8 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focalist sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and FlowStack sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Focalist against 4.9 for FlowStack. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 8 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Focalist ships an update every 3 weeks, FlowStack every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focalist | FlowStack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focalist/id6736589064/reviews)** | [4.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flowstack-focus-and-routine/id6739469633/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 15 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Rickard](https://appshunter.io/developer/1772551895) | [Nero studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1785499015) |

## What reviewers say

### Focalist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focalist/id6736589064)

Manage your tasks efficiently with this fast to-do list app. Set reminders, organize your day, and get notified based on your location. Syncs seamlessly across devices.

**Highlights:** Fast task management, Efficient to-do lists, Customizable reminders, Location-based tasks, Cross-platform sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focalist Premium (Monthly) | $1.49 | per month |
| Focalist Premium (Annual) | $12.00 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $46.00 | one-time |


### FlowStack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flowstack-focus-and-routine/id6739469633)

This app helps you beat procrastination and sharpen focus with a simple timer and task manager. Organize your day into routines, stack tasks sequentially, and track your progress with built-in statistics. Ideal for individuals with ADHD, students, and professionals seeking enhanced productivity.

**Highlights:** Flexible task timer, Stack tasks sequentially, Build habits with daily routines, ADHD-friendly focus, Live Activities and Dynamic Island integration, Track daily & weekly stats, Unlimited tasks (free version)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium access monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium access yearly | $22.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focalist free?

Focalist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is FlowStack free?

FlowStack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Focalist or FlowStack?

Focalist is rated higher. Focalist averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while FlowStack averages 4.9 from 8 ratings.

### Do Focalist or FlowStack have ads?

Neither Focalist nor FlowStack shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Focalist or FlowStack?

Focalist ships an update every 3 weeks, and FlowStack every 5 days. Most recently, Focalist was updated on September 24, 2026 and FlowStack on September 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*